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Jill Fehrenbacher

Jill is the founder of Inhabitat as well as a LEED-AP green designer and green design consultant. She created Inhabitat in 2005 as a way to catalog her search for new ideas to solve the world's most pressing problems through forward-thinking, high-tech and environmentally conscious design. She currently resides in San Francisco, which so far has been good for her obsession with urban farming and vegan fast food. Follow Jill on Twitter at @jillfehr + Profile in the New York Times + Interview in Vogue + Profile in Paper Magazine
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INHABITAT INTERVIEW: Koen Olthuis of WaterStudio.nl talks about design for a Water World

In light of all the dire news related to climate change, rising sea levels and the natural disasters which have...

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LAST CHANCE: Score $1150 of solar outdoor lighting in our summer giveaway

Now that summer is almost upon us, we're spending as much time as possible outdoors - and as longer days give way...

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A goodbye from Inhabitat founder Jill Fehrenbacher

After 12 years as the Editor-in-chief of Inhabitat.com, I say goodbye today -- as I step down from running Inhabitat...

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INTERVIEW: Architect David Benjamin on Building The World's First Mushroom Tower at PS1

What's the only room with no walls? If you guessed a MUSHROOM - you're right! Architect David Benjamin is flipping...

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5 surprisingly easy edible gardening projects for Spring

Spring has officially sprung and it's a great time to renew your connection to this beautiful planet we call home....

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INTERVIEW: With Bridgette Meinhold, Author of 'Urgent Architecture'

When artist, engineer and former Inhabitat Architecture Editor,  Bridgette Meinhold, heard about the earthquake...

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Why this city is waging a war on shamrocks

St. Patrick's day is here, and with the plastic shamrocks popping up in stores everywhere, it got me thinking about...

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6 designs that could save your life

Inhabitat readers know that good design can save the world - but did you know design could also save your life?...

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3 edible mushrooms that are easy to find - and how to avoid the poisonous ones

There's no better way to enjoy rainy weather than to break out your Wellies and go mushroom-hunting in the forest....

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The 10 most viral Inhabitat stories of the year

Why do some online articles go viral and reach millions of readers around the world? Emotional engagement has a...

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How stone can help you create a more sustainable home

From the pyramids at Giza, to Stonehenge, to Machu Picchu, it is no coincidence that all of the longest lasting...

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The US Election Cycle is a stationary exercise bike that slaps you in the face repeatedly

Has this year's painfully debilitating election left you thirsty for more? Then strap in to the US Election Cycle...

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Calling all creative costume makers - enter the Inhabitots Green Halloween Costume Contest!

Are you making an out-of-the-box Halloween costume from scratch? If so, show it off on Inhabitots! Our annual Green...

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Biodesign Competition winners announced - algae takes center stage

When it comes to design, mother nature has a lot to teach us. The field of Biodesign has emerged as an exciting...

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9 questions with eco architect William McDonough on the future of agriculture

We’re excited about urban farming here at Inhabitat, and we’ve been following the work of green architect William...

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